Parking Enforcement Officer (Full-Time)
City of Hollywood, FL Hollywood, Florida, United States
- Location: Hollywood, Florida, United States
- Categories: Transportation or Transit
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 30, 2026
Job Description:
Parking Enforcement Officer (Full-Time)
Description
The PositionCome to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!
For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .
This is routine work in the enforcement of parking regulations. Employees in this class are responsible for the patrol of assigned geographical areas on foot or by of motor vehicle to inspect vehicle parking and issue citations as necessary. Work may be performed during adverse weather conditions. General supervision is provided through observation of work in progress and review of citations issued. Employees in this class are responsible for safe guarding property and patrons at City owned parking facilities. Incumbent will write parking citations for all parking violations stated within Chapter 72 of the Code.
- Patrols assigned areas to inspect for adherence to motor vehicle parking regulations.
- Writes citations and affixes to vehicles; explains procedures for disposition of citations.
- Explains parking regulations to public, provides directions; informs public of available parking facilities.
- Reports damage to parking meters and signage.
- Completes reports of incidents occurring in assigned areas.
- Utilizes mobilization restriction device or contacts towing company for vehicles with unpaid parking violations.
- Operates hand held computer device for issuance of citations.
- Provides supervisor with daily reports as required.
- Relays directives and provides information to pedestrians and motorists.
- Provides testimony in court regarding parking violations.
- Assists supervisor in reviewing city-wide enforcement zones for increased coverage.
- Monitors and issues parking violations to Valet parking.
- Assists and explains usage of master meters to the public.
- Informs supervisor of maintenance issues such as shrubbery and potholes and responds to calls for assistance.
- Patrols municipal parking facilities on foot or motorized vehicles for parking violations, vandalism, theft, graffiti, and reports to proper supervisor.
- Assists with traffic control in and around public parking garage.
- Informs supervisor of accidents, emergencies, potentially hazardous traffic conditions, report broken meters and master meters, missing or damaged signs and malfunctioning traffic lights, on the street, in the lots and in all municipal facilities.
- Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Performs related work as required for this position description only.
The Requirements
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; plus two (2) years of experience in an occupation requiring public contact. Certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist.
PREFERRED
Associate's Degree; plus four (4) years of experience in an occupation requiring public contact.
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION: Applicants must have this certification at the time of application. This minimum requirement cannot be waived. Applicants are encouraged to attach a copy of their Parking Enforcement Specialist certification to their employment application.
WORK SCHEDULE: The assigned work days and hours for this position will vary to include nights, weekends and holidays.
The Examination
Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.
Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.
You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.
Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.
Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.
Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.
Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs .
Additional Information
Following an initial review of your application, if you are selected to move forward and receive a job offer which you accept, you will then be invited to Vetted—our screening platform—where you will be prompted to upload the required documentation.
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
- The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
- The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
- The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average at least thirty (30) hours or more of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:
All regular part time employees who average at least 30 hours per week shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:
- up to seven (7) completed years60 hours
- more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years84 hours
- more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years108 hours
- more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years120 hours
- twenty (20) completed years and above150 hours
After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager.
Not later than August 1st of each calendar year, an employee may elect to redeem up to a maximum of 40 hours of the unused annual (vacation) leave. Payment for such redemption to be made by or before September 10th following the redemption request.
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week are paid six (6) hours per holiday:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King,Jr.'s Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week accrue six hours (6) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive 12 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
- Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. All regular part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.
- All regular part-time employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:
- 1 year of service 2%
- 3 years of service 3%
- 5 years of service 2%
- 7 years of service 3%
- 10 years of service 3%
- 12 years of service 3%
- 15 years of service 4%
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per weekand families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The biweekly rates are as follows:
Enrollment Tier
Medical OAP
Medical OAPIN
Employee Only
$110.08
$64.08
Employee +1
$274.76
$82.35
Employee + 2 or More
$538.41
$167.34
- Each employee and their dependents enrolled in the City’s medical insurance plan shall have access to the City of Hollywood Employee Health Center, allowing them to conveniently and exclusively access services ranging from routine primary care, urgent care, preventative care, lab work, vaccines, pediatric care for ages 6 months and older, x-rays, health coaching, and much more. All services at the City’s Employee Health Center are free and at no charge to the employee/dependent, with the City paying 100% of the cost of services.
- Each employee shall have the option of completing an annual comprehensive wellness physical through the City of Hollywood Employee Health Center with the costs of the visit paid for by the City, including a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.
- The City's medical insurance covers Regenexx services with copays based on plan tier. Regenexx is a minimally invasive, needle-based procedure that is an alternative to orthopedic surgery. It uses the body's own healing agents, offers lower risk, and reduces recovery times. Regenexx procedures treat a wide range of common joint injuries and degenerative joint conditions, such as arthritis, rotator cuff tears, ACL sprain or tear, and much more.
- Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered, and the biweekly rates are as follows:
Enrollment Tier
VSP Option 1
VSP Option 2
VSP Option 3
Employee Only
$2.36
$3.87
$4.44
Employee +1
$4.73
$7.73
$8.87
Employee + 2 or More
$7.61
$12.45
$14.28
- Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. This benefit is contingent upon the employee completing a biometric visit at the City’s Employee Health Center. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.
- The City's award-winning wellness program, Hollywood Wellness, offers opportunities to earn incentives such as gift cards (taxable), gym reimbursements, iWatches, BBQ grills, water tumblers, lunch boxes, duffel bags, and other items for participating in wellness initiatives. Hollywood Wellness is powered by specific funding received by the City’s Third-Party Administrator, Cigna, to improve the health and well-being of City employees, and may be discontinued or limited at any time based on availability of funds and discretion of HR Director. Some features of Hollywood Wellness include:
- Access to the BenTek Wellness Hub, where employees may earn gift cards for completing wellness activities such as preventative exams, dental exams, flu shots, health coaching, or for participating in wellness events such as health seminars and wellness challenges.
- Monthly health seminars/webinars, quarterly challenges, on-site health screenings, confidential counseling sessions, and communication campaigns.
- Access to free state-of-the-art fitness facilities throughout City Departments.
- Partnerships with local community vendors to offer reduced fitness memberships for employees, i.e., OrangeTheory Hollywood, YogaJoint Hollywood, and F45 Hollywood.
- Flexible Fitness Reimbursement Program to reimburse employees for fitness facility memberships after proof of consistent attendance and payment.
- Zen Room for employees to enjoy an ambiance of solitude, where they can refresh themselves with a massage, red light therapy, or just quiet time.
- A mobile lactation pod and dedicated lactation rooms throughout the City.
- All regular part-time will receive a (non-matching) City contribution to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457 Plan in the amount of $1,000.00 to be paid annually on or around the employee’s anniversary date of hire, if they are enrolled in the 457 Plan and contribute a minimum of $10.00 biweekly into the account.
- The City is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Employees averaging at least 30 working hours per week may count their service at the City towards the 120 months of payment for certain federal student loans to be forgiven.
- All regular part-time employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
- All regular part-time employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
- All regular part-time employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support, including 10 free face-to-face or virtual visits with licensed counselors, 24/7 telephonic support, free 30-minute consultations with legal or financial advisers, online tools and webinars.
Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average more than 15 hours per week but less than thirty (30) hours of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:
All regular part time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:
- up to seven (7) completed years40 hours
- more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years56 hours
- more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years72 hours
- more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years80 hours
- twenty (20) completed years and above100 hours
After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager.
- Part-time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 are paid 4 hours per holiday:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King,Jr.'s Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
- Part-time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue four hours (4) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.
- Part-time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 will receive 8 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
- Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. All regular part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.
- Part-time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 will be provided with AFLAC Accident and Hospital coverage, with the cost of the premiums paid for by the City.
- All regular part-time employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:
- 1 year of service 2%
- 3 years of service 3%
- 5 years of service 2%
- 7 years of service 3%
- 10 years of service 3%
- 12 years of service 3%
- 15 years of service 4%
- The City's award-winning wellness program, Hollywood Wellness, offers opportunities to earn incentives such as gift cards (taxable), iWatches, BBQ grills, water tumblers, lunch boxes, duffel bags, and other items for participating in wellness initiatives. Hollywood Wellness is powered by specific funding received by the City’s Third-Party Administrator, Cigna, to improve the health and well-being of City employees, and may be discontinued or limited at any time based on availability of funds and discretion of HR Director. Some features of Hollywood Wellness include:
- Access to the BenTek Wellness Hub, where employees may earn gift cards for participating in wellness events such as health seminars and wellness challenges.
- Monthly health seminars/webinars, quarterly challenges, on-site health screenings, confidential counseling sessions, and communication campaigns.
- Access to free state-of-the-art fitness facilities throughout City Departments.
- Partnerships with local community vendors to offer reduced fitness memberships for employees, i.e., OrangeTheory Hollywood, YogaJoint Hollywood, and F45 Hollywood.
- Zen Room for employees to enjoy an ambiance of solitude, where they can refresh themselves with a massage, red light therapy, or just quiet time.
- A mobile lactation pod and dedicated lactation rooms throughout the City.
- All regular part-time will receive a (non-matching) City contribution to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457 Plan in the amount of $1,000.00 to be paid annually on or around the employee’s anniversary date of hire, if they are enrolled in the 457 Plan and contribute a minimum of $10.00 biweekly into the account.
- All regular part-time employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
- All regular part-time employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
- All regular part-time employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support, including 10 free face-to-face or virtual visits with licensed counselors, 24/7 telephonic support, free 30-minute consultations with legal or financial advisers, online tools and webinars.
IMPORTANT NOTICE -This document ‘BENEFITS SUMMARY’ is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hollywood. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time. Continued eligibility for part-time benefits is reviewed periodically in accordance with applicable City Administrative policies and bargaining unit contracts.
Closing Date/Time: 2/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern